Infrastructure Planning Lead for Major Projects

WSP USA

Manchester

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant in town planning to lead consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects in the UK. You will work within multi-disciplinary teams to secure consent under the Town and Country Planning Act and related regimes.

The role requires strong technical leadership, client management, and experience acting as a Planning Expert Witness. You will coordinate submissions, lead negotiations with statutory bodies, and mentor junior staff within a collaborative

Qualifications

  • Degree level qualification in town planning (or equivalent).
  • Member of the RTPI.

Responsibilities

  • Lead town planning or consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects (DCOs, DNSs, TWAOs etc).
  • Provide strong technical leadership and advice to clients, managing their consenting requirements.
  • Coordinate the preparation and submission of consent applications under Town and Country Planning Acts, Planning Act 2008 or other regimes.
  • Act as Project Director for projects led by Infrastructure Planning.
  • Act as Planning Expert Witness at DCO examinations or hearings.
  • Lead complex negotiations with statutory bodies and stakeholders on behalf of clients.
  • Demonstrate understanding of project finances and project management, ideally within a consultancy environment.
  • Line management / mentoring of colleagues.

Skills

Town planning
Project leadership
Client management
Stakeholder negotiation
Project financing
Mentoring
RTPI member

Education

Degree in town planning

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant in town planning to lead consenting inputs on major infrastructure projects in the UK. You will work within multi-disciplinary teams to secure consent under the Town and Country Planning Act and related regimes.

The role requires strong technical leadership, client management, and experience acting as a Planning Expert Witness. You will coordinate submissions, lead negotiations with statutory bodies, and mentor junior staff within a collaborative

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